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Personal Statement Of Accomplishment

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Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

For a majority of my life, I believed that each day is comprised of a stream of mundane moments and ever so few exemplary experiences. At this beginning of summer 2017, I embarked on a journey that greatly influenced the outlook on life, as I experienced life away from society for an extended period of time. At first, my personal growth began a slow rise, as living in the woods was a new experience for me. However, once I began working with others, I discovered that I work well with others in an activity that I enjoy. Around a month into my time working at Camp Tahosa, I began to realize that I was developing a sense of self. This change in character has allowed me to be secure in my actions, and focus on what really matters in my life. With this new outlook on life, I shifted my pessimistic …show more content…

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